Abstract
What is disclosed is a storage and transport system for storage and transport objects such as jewelry or any other objects to be stored or carried. In a preferred embodiment, the carrier is a roll having a series of interchangeable attachments. In a further preferred embodiment, the interchangeable attachments are capable of being layered. The system further discloses a system in which attachments are interchangeable between various items or articles.
Claims
1. An adjustable storage system, said system comprising: a first item, wherein said first item comprising a back, said back comprising a plurality of connectors for releasably connecting an attachment; a plurality of attachments configured to attach with said connectors to said back, wherein said attachments are configured to releasably secure said attachment to said back, wherein said attachments and said connectors are configured such that said attachments are interchangeable with said connectors, wherein said attachments are configured to store an object; and a second item, wherein said second item comprises a plurality of connectors for releasably connecting said attachments to said second item, wherein said connectors of said first item and said connectors of said second item are configured such that said attachments are configured to be interchangeable between said connectors of said first item and said connectors of said second item, wherein said first and said second items comprise non-identical items and are not physically connected.
2. The adjustable storage system of claim 1, wherein said back comprises an open position and a closed position, wherein said back is configured to be moved from said open position to said closed position.
3. The adjustable storage system of claim 2, wherein said back comprises a securing mechanism with said connectors for releasably securing said system in said closed position.
4. The adjustable storage system of claim 1, wherein said back is comprised of material selected from the group consisting of leather, cotton, duck, waxed cotton, nylon, neoprene, polyester, rubber coded tech fabrics, waterproof laminates, microfiber materials, felted materials, netting materials, elastane materials, aluminum, stainless steel, silver, bronze and gold.
5. The adjustable storage system of claim 1, wherein said connectors are selected from the group consisting of snaps, buttons, rivets, turn fasteners, one way lift fasteners, screws, buckles, hooks, clips, grommets, rings, ties, laces, hook and loop fabric, and elastic.
6. The adjustable storage system of claim 1, wherein said attachments are selected from the group consisting of sleeves and socks for individual pieces, boxes, rolls, holders, straps, pouches, pockets, belts, bags, handles and envelopes.
7. The adjustable storage system of claim 1, wherein said attachments are configured such that said attachments are configured to be attached to said storage system in multiple layers.
8. The adjustable storage system of claim 7, wherein said attachments are configured such that a first attachment is configured to connect to a second attachment, wherein said first attachment and said second attachment are configured to attach to said back as multiple layers.
9. The adjustable storage system of claim 8, wherein said connectors of said first attachment are configured to attach to said back and to said second attachment to provide said multiple layers.
10. An adjustable interchangeable storage system, wherein said system comprises the following: a first item, wherein said first item comprises a series of connectors, wherein said connectors are configured such that a plurality of attachments can be attached to said first item; a second item, wherein said second item comprises a series of connectors, wherein said connectors are configured such that said plurality of attachments can be attached to said second item; wherein said first item and said second item are selected from the group consisting of hand bags, tote bags, back packs, jewelry rolls, jewelry storage systems, shoulder holsters, luggage, belts, and messenger bags; wherein said attachments are configured to store an object; wherein said first item and said second item and said attachments are configured such that said attachments are interchangeable between said first item and said second item and can be attached to each of said first item and said second item in a plurality of locations; wherein said first and said second items comprise non-identical items and are not physically connected.
11. The adjustable storage system of claim 10, wherein said connectors comprise a series of snaps, wherein said connector comprises a snap connector, wherein said connectors comprise a first row of connectors and a second row of connectors, wherein said first row of connectors and said second row of connectors comprise a row length and a row width, wherein said connectors are separated by a length and a width, wherein said connectors on said first item and said second item and said connectors on said attachment are configured such that said attachments are attachable to said first item and said second item.
12. The storage system of claim 11, wherein said connectors on said attachment comprise at least two connectors, wherein said connectors on said attachment are configured such that said two connectors on said accessory are configured to simultaneously be connected to connectors on said first item; wherein said connectors on said attachment are configured such that said two connectors on said attachment are configured to simultaneously be connected to connectors on said second item.
13. The storage system of claim 10, wherein said first item and said second item are configured to attach to one another.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of a preferred embodiment of a first adjustable storage system or first item being an open storage roll without any attachments attached to the storage roll.
(2) FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of a preferred embodiment of an open storage roll with a series of attachments attached to the storage roll.
(3) FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of a preferred embodiment of an open storage roll with a series of attachments including layered attachments.
(4) FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of a preferred embodiment of an open storage roll with a series of layered attachments.
(5) FIG. 5 illustrates a top view of a preferred embodiment of an open storage roll with a series of attachments including jewelry attached to the storage roll.
(6) FIG. 6 illustrates a top view of a preferred embodiment of an open storage roll with a series of layered attachments attaching several pieces of jewelry to the storage roll.
(7) FIG. 7 illustrates a preferred embodiment of an open storage roll with the options of layering attachments.
(8) FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a closed storage roll.
(9) FIG. 9 illustrates a preferred embodiment of an open storage roll without any attached attachments.
(10) FIG. 10 illustrates a preferred embodiment of a second adjustable storage system or second item being a backpack with an attachment attached to said backpack.
(11) FIG. 11 illustrates a preferred embodiment of a stackable connector.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENTS
(12) In the following description and in the figures, like elements are identified with like reference numerals.
(13) The use of e.g., etc, and or indicates non-exclusive alternatives without limitation unless otherwise noted.
(14) The use of including means including, but not limited to, unless otherwise noted.
(15) While the presently disclosed inventive concept(s) is susceptible of various modifications and alternative constructions, certain illustrated embodiments thereof have been shown in the drawings and will be described below in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the inventive concept(s) to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the inventive concept(s) as defined in the claims.
(16) FIG. 1 illustrates is a top view of a of an adjustable storage system in an open position. The depicted storage roll can be considered to be an example of a first adjustable storage system or first item in an adjustable storage system. The storage roll has a back or flat portion to that has ribbon 26 for securing the storage roll when the storage roll is in a closed or rolled position. The back has an assortment of connector mechanisms 12, 6, 4 that are use to connectors that attach objects to the storage roll for storage and/or transportation. These connectors can come in a variety of useful mechanisms. This includes snaps, buttons, rivets, turn fasteners, one way lift fasteners, screws, buckles, hooks, clips, grommets, rings, ties, laces, hook and loop fabric, and elastic, for example.
(17) In preferred embodiment, the attachments are configured such that the attachments can be attached with a variety of fasteners, which can be interchangeable. For example, an attachment could be fastened to a fastener 4, fastener 6 or fastener 12, depending on the users' preference. Fasteners 4, 6, 12 can be separated by a variety of uneven distances or the distances can be the same. For example, d2 can be equal to d3, or it can be in different distance. In a preferred embodiment, this distance is equal thusly to a greater interchangeability of attachments.
(18) In FIG. 1, d1 is referred to as reference number 14 whereas d2 is referred to as reference number 16. In a preferred embodiment, the outer edge of the back can be stylized. However, the designer prefers, in the illustrated embodiment, the outer edge 24, is configured to have a rougher appearance.
(19) The adjustable storage system 2 depicted in FIG. 1 can come in a variety of fabrics, including leather, cotton, duck, waxed cotton, nylon, neoprene, polyester, rubber coded tech fabrics, Gortex (or other waterproof laminates, waterproof materials and/or breathable materials, microfiber materials, felted materials, net materials or Lycra (elastene) materials, for example.
(20) The adjustable storage system depicted in FIG. 1 could also be made out of aluminum, stainless steel, bronze, silver or gold, for example, or a variety of other components. The outer portion could me made of a composition of materials, depending on the designers' preference. The adjustable storage system 2 could also be made out of a plastic, provided that the plastic is foldable or rollable. The adjustable storage system 2 can be made out of any combination of material. Similarly The adjustable storage system 2 can be covered with similar material, a more flexible material, or a less flexible material.
(21) In a preferred embodiment, the adjustable storage system is designed to secure a variety of objects including jewelry, but a wide variety of articles or objects may be placed in the adjustable storage system. The adjustable storage system could be presented in a variety of sizes, and could be used, for example, to hold a variety of products, including makeup, toiletries, keys, watches, cash, credit cards, passports, airline tickets, or other valuables during travel. Specialty attachments for each object would allow them to be attached to the base storage roll and arranged in a multitude of ways. Meanwhile, other specialty attachments could be used in accessories for, iPads, laptops, shoes, etc. that would allow them to be transported inside of other base items such as luggage, purses, messenger bags, etc. Additionally this flexible system of attachments will allow objects to be attached securely to the exterior of articles that feature the base pattern of fasteners. The flexibility of featuring a universal system of fasteners on multiple base items will allow users to customize their travel accessories to suit specific transportation needs because attachments and objects attached to these attachments can freely be moved inside of each transportation article, to the inside of a second article or attached to the outside of any article that host an external base pattern of fasteners. External attachments can easily support attaching iPhones, GPS devices, solar charging accessories to belts, backpacks, messenger bags etc. This system of fasteners could also be used on base articles such as luggage, or incorporated into a messenger or bicycle bag, or could be used for a valet to hold a variety of objects. Further, the adjustable storage system could be made with shoulder holsters. Further, the adjustable storage system could be made to be compatible with luggage, backpacks, shoulder holsters, belts, purses, tote bags, and/or messenger bags or other items.
(22) FIG. 2 illustrates a preferred embodiment of an open or flat adjustable storage system having a variety of specialty attachments that host the fasteners. Two fasteners without attachments are illustrated at 38 and 40. A fastener 30 is attached to a second fastener (not illustrated) connecting storage roll accessory 28 to the storage roll. Similarly, storage roll accessory 32 is attached on to the adjustable storage system. FIG. 2 illustrates that a variety of different attachments can be attached to the adjustable storage system, via the fasteners. Attachment 32 is connectable to storage roll fastener 38 or 40, illustrating the interchangeability of the fasteners. Similarly, there can be multiples of the same attachments 28, 36 or sub attachments as illustrated, or the attachments can be provided in a variety of different shapes and/or sizes.
(23) FIG. 3 illustrates another variety of sizes and interchangeability of attachments in a preferred embodiment. As illustrated, attachment 42 is attached proximate to the center of the adjustable storage system. Attachment 42 is attached by the fasteners 50 to fasteners on the storage roll. The attachments are constructed such that attachments can be layered 44, 46, 48. The fasteners of the multi-layer attachments can be constructed and selected such that the various attachments are staggered as illustrated in FIG. 3, or the fasteners can be configured to be layered directly on top of one another when in series.
(24) FIG. 4 illustrates the layering effects possible for attachments compatible with the interchangeable system. In a preferred embodiment, attachment 66 is layered directly on to attachment 67. The connectors or snaps in attachment 67 are not illustrated as they are beneath the snaps as illustrated in attachment 64. Connectors may be attached at locations 60 and 62 in order to add further fasteners onto the attachment 67. Attachment mechanism on the center attachment 56 illustrates a further attachment mechanism. Reference number 68 illustrates another attachment fastened to the storage roll. Because this system does not rely on fixed attachments, a singular attachments can be configured to function in a variety of ways that previously required several individual attachment components. These attachments could include, for example, a pillow attachment, sleeves and socks for individual pieces, boxes pillow rolls and individual pieces, envelopes for individual pieces, wrist watch holders, molded earring straps, pouches, pockets, and envelopes. The attachment in the illustrated embodiment are for jewelry connection and include, for example, a variety of necklace straps, necklace shields, earring straps, bracelet straps, utility straps or enclosure/utility straps. Because of the flexible nature of this system, each of these specialty attachments will remain free to be used in multiple configurations for multiple functions throughout the storage roll shown or another base article that hosts the system of fasteners.
(25) FIG. 5 illustrates that a variety of attachments 84, 88, 82 can be used in association with the adjustable storage system in a preferred embodiment. The connectors 90, 92 illustrate that second attachment 88 is layerable or stackable on first attachment 82 to provide a multiple layered system to hold jewelry, or other objects, and can include a necklace 80. Attachments 84, 86 illustrate an open attachment 84 that is configured to accept an object for storage or transport. The object is placed within the attachment, which is configured to be attached to the article as illustrated by attachment 86.
(26) FIG. 6 illustrates pieces of jewelry attached to the adjustable storage system. As illustrated, a bracelet 94 is retained with attachment 100, which is connected to the storage roll. Attachment 104 is retaining a ring 102 into the adjustable storage system as well. Necklace 96 is being held by necklace holders 97 and 99. The center attachment 101 is holding a piece of jewelry 98 beneath center attachment 101. Central attachment covers the object and protects it from banging into other objects retained in the storage mechanism.
(27) FIG. 7 illustrates center piece 107 is attached to the adjustable storage system. Center piece 107 is attached to the storage roll via attachments 109, 111. When attached to center attachment, center attachment corner 106 of the center jewelry attachment 107, is attached to the storage unit via snaps, i.e., 111, 109.
(28) The attachments can be selected such that the attachments are layerable fasteners or connectors, as illustrated by 112 and 108. Reference number 108 illustrates a snap fastener on top of a second snap fastener (not shown) that is attaching attachment 110 to the storage roll.
(29) FIG. 8 illustrates a preferred embodiment of a adjustable storage system or similar rollable storage/transport device in a rolled or closed formation. While this is a preferred embodiment, the layer system of the adjustable storage system can come in a variety of formats, including a foldable system. adjustable storage system 114 is rolled and secured in a roll secured by ribbon 116. The bottom of the connectors 115 is also illustrated. These bottom connectors could also be employed with double stud fasteners to become a closure or yet another layer in a stackable system.
(30) FIG. 9 illustrates a preferred embodiment of a rollable or foldable storage/transport system. In the depicted embodiment, connectors 118, 120, 122 are positioned at distances such that attachments are interchangeable between varying positions on the back. The depicted embodiment the connectors are positioned uniform distance d4 apart such that any attachment having connectors compatible with the attachments shown in FIG. 9 (i.e., 118, 120, 122) can be positioned anywhere on the back of the storage unit (for example on a storage roll) thus allowing for interchangeability of attachments on the individual roll or on other items, such as on a backpack, shoulder holster, messenger bag, luggage, belt, purse, tote bag, or any other article with the same connector pattern.
(31) FIG. 10 illustrates a preferred embodiment of backpack 128 having a plurality of connectors 126 on the exterior of the pack. The illustrated backpack can be considered to be an example of a second adjustable storage system or second item in an adjustable storage system as set forth in the claims. The backpack features an external compartment 130; and zipper closure 138. Within compartment 130, is a plurality of connectors 132 for attachments. The connectors are arranged such that attachments can be placed on and in the backpack, and interchanged with attachments and/or secondary article of manufacture, such as a belt, jewelry roll, tote bag, purse, or similar article, that are compatible with the connectors. The pack has an internal larger pocket (not shown) that is closed by zipper 136. The pack can be manufactured to have snap attachments or other connectors in the pocket closed by zipper 136. These connectors can also be made such that they are interchangeable with other articles and/or manufacturers or such that attachments are interchangeable with the exterior and interior of the backpack 128. Exterior pocket 130 can also be a layerable attachment as attached to backpack 128. The attachment 130 could be removed from backpack 128 and attached to another item.
(32) FIG. 11 illustrates a preferred attachment mechanism for a preferred embodiment of the current invention. The snap attachment 139 has a female portion 146 and a male stud portion 142, 140. The male portion 142 of attachment 139 inserts through the article 148 such that it inserts within the female attachment 146. Subsequently a further male attachment could be used connect to either the female end 140 or the opposite end 146 of the female attachment. Alternatively, a second stud could be included on either male or female portion illustrated in FIG. 11. This allows for a layering of attachments in which multiple attachments can be layered upon each other. These attachments can be made such that the snap attachments are the same in a variety of articles of clothing and/or manufacture, thus providing an interchangeable system of articles that allow for the interchangeability of the articles.
(33) While certain exemplary embodiments are shown in the Figures and described in this disclosure, it is to be distinctly understood that the presently disclosed inventive concept(s) is not limited thereto but may be variously embodied to practice within the scope of the following claims. From the foregoing description, it will be apparent that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the following claims.
